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OLINTON l). TABOR, OF NEW DORP, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO TABOR SASH COMPANY, 0F' NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. l?, 1911.

To all 'whom t may concern:

Be it known that l, CLINTON D. Tanon, a citizen of the United States, and residing at N ew lorp, in the county of Richmond and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Hinges, of which the following is a specification.

lThis invention relates to fixtures for that class of windows in which the sash swings horizontally on hinges in the frame for opening and closing the same and is also raised and lowered for unlocking and locling the same.

rlhe objects of this invention are to improve and simplify the means whereby the sash is locked or unlocked and the means whereby a weather tight joint is produced between the sash and frame.

In the accompanying drawings consisting of 3 sheets: Figure l is an inside elevation of a window equipped with my improve ments. Fig. 2 is a fragmentary vertical transverse section thereof, on an enlarged scale, showing the sash raised into its unlocked position and swung inwardly into its open position. Fig. 3 is a vertical transverse section, on an enlarged scale, taken in line 3-3, Fig. l. Fig. 4t is a fragmentary horizontal section taken in line 4---4t, Fig. Figs. 5, 7, S and 9 are detached perspective views of different parts of the sash raising and lowering mechanism. Fig. l0 is a fragmentary vertical section in line 10-10, Figs. 3 and 4L. Fig. ll is a fragmentary horizontal section in line ll-ll, Fig. l0.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

rlhe frame of the window comprises the usual lower horizontal sill A, an upper horizontal jamb or head B, and vertical side jambs C, C1. The window shown in Fig. l contains only one sash having two vertical side rails or stiles l), D1 and top and bottom rails E, El. rlhis sash is so mounted in the opening of the frame that the same can be lowered or raised while in a closed position for locking or unlocking the same, and when in its'elevated position the same is also capable of being swung horizontally into its opened or closed position.

In the closed and lowered position of the sash, the bottom rail of the same rests upon the sub-sill F2 of the frame and the horizontal drip flange e which depends from the outer lower part of this rail overhangs the outer side of the sub-sill, thereby covering the joint between the lower end of the sash and the bottom part of the frame and preventing the passage of weather through the same. The sash must be first raised sulliciently to bring its drip flange e above the top of the sub-sill and then the sash may be swung open inwardly, as shown in Fig. 2.

F, F1 represent the two leaves of a plain hinge, which are secured to the opposing upper parts of the pivot stile l), and side C of the sash and frame, and which are connected by a pivot pin 7, so that the sash and the leaf F attached theretoare capable of both rotating horizontally and sliding vertically relatively to the frame and the leaf F1. More than one of such hinges may be applied to the sash and frame according to its height, width or other conditions.

GA, G1 represent the two leaves of an abutment hinge which are secured to the opposing lower parts of the pivot stile and side of the sash and frame and pivotally connected by a pin g, and which form parts of the device whereby the sash is raised and lowered in the fi-ame. The sash leaf G of the abutnient l'iingc rests on the frame loaf (it and turns on the pintle of the' latter but does not move vertically relatively thereto. rFhe sash is connected with the leaf G so that it can slide vertically upon the same and also turn horizontally therewith, the preferred means for thus guiding and shift-ing the sash on this leaf being constructed as follows H, H1 represent two sash guide plates which are arranged vertically side by side in a recess in the outer edge of the pivot stile of the sash and separated from each other bv 'an intervening space forming a vertical guide way. These guide plates are held in the proper position with reference to each other by means of ribs or lugs /lt formed on the inner side `of one of these plates at the upper and lower ends thereof and fitting into grooves h1 on the inner side of the other plate at opposite ends thereof, and bolts 7b2 connecting the corresponding ends of these plates, as shown in Figs. 3, 6 and 7. rlhe outer sash guide plate H1 terminates flush with the outer face or edge of the respective sash stile while the other sash guide plate H stops at its outer edge short of the outer edge of the respective Ystile forming a longitudinal guideway or recess which receives the sash leaf G of the abutment hinge. The last mentioned guide plate jH is provided at its upper and lower ends with perforated ears z which are secured to the outer side of the sash stile. The inner edge ofthe sash leaf G of the abutment hinge is provided at right angles thereto with a hinge guide plate 7c which projects inwardly between the two sash guide plates and forms a sliding connection between the sash and the abutment hinge. The sash guide plates are prevented from becoming detached from the hinge guide plate by means of vertical ribs 761 formed on the inner side of one of the sash guide plates and engaging with vertical grooves 7a2 formed in the inner side Vof the adjacent hinge guide plate, as shown in Fig. ll. y

L represents a vertically rotatable eccentric or kcani forming part of the means whereby the sash is raised and lowered. This eccentric engages on opposite lateral sides with the inner faces of the sash guide plates while its periphery engages with the upper and lower edges of a socket, notch or recess Z foimed in the central portion of the hinge guide plate, as shown in Figs. 3 and 10. On its `opposite sides t-he eccentric is provided with trunnions m which are jonrnaled in bearings or openings m1 in the sash guide plates. Upon turning this eccentric or cam so that its high part or face is uppermost, the sash will be lowered as shown in Y Figs. 3 and 10, while upon turning the saine half way around so that its high part is lowerinost, the sash will be raised relatively to the abutment hinge and frame, as shown in Fig. 2. The rotation of the eccentric or cam may be limited upon reaching its upper and lowerinost positions by any suitable means, preferably by a stop j formed on the inner edge of the sash guide plate H1 and adapted to be engaged by the eccentric, as shown in Fig. l0.

Various means may be employed for turning the eccentric, that shown in the drawings consisting of a vertically turning operating handle N provided with a flat sided shank or stem a which projects laterally therefrom through a diametrical slot M formed in the eccentric and its trunnions. This slot for convenience of manufacture opens at one end through the periphery or side of the eccentric and its trunnions, as shown in Fig. 8.

rhe operating handle and its stein or shank are preferably made separate and connected by a transverse rivet o and the saine are retained in operative connection with the eccentric by means of a retaining plate P arranged on the inner side of the sash and having a central opening which receives the contracted part of the hub of the operating handle and engages on opposite sides with shoulders y), 721 formed on the adjacent poi'- tions of the shank and operating handle, as shown in Fig. 3.

The retaining plate is preferablj7 held in place by means of screws 722 connecting the saine with the adjacent sash guide plate and passing through the intermediate portion of the sash, as shown in Fig. 3. This means of connecting the operating handle permits of applying the saine to the eccentric of the lifting device from one side of the sash or the other, and thus enables the same to be used on sash which swing either towai'd the left or toward the right and also inwardly or outwardly with reference to the frame.

Means are provided for preventing the two leaves of the abutment hinge from moving vertically one relatively to the other when the sash is swung into its closed position, the preferred means foi' this purpose consisting` of a lug g projecting outwardly from the lower part of the sash leaf of the abutment hinge and adapted to engage with a recess y1 formed in the lower edge of the frame leaf of this hinge, as shown in Fig. l0. Then the two leaves of the abutment hinge are thus interlocked and the sash is lowered by means of the eccentric, as shown in Fig. l0, it is impossible to raise the sash fiom the outside of the window.

I claini as my invention:

l. A fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally coinprising a hinge having a` fixed leaf adapted to be secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf comprisinga rotatable eccentric or cam .interposed between said movable leaf and the sash, substantially as set forth.

2. A fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally coinprising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be securedto the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on vsaid mo- 'able leaf comprising a` socket arranged on the movable leaf, and a rotatable eccentric or cani pivoted on the sash and engaging with said socket, substantially as set forth.

3. A fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vel'- tically and also swing horizontally conlprising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be secured -to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering thc sash on said movable leaf comprising a socket arranged on the movable leaf, a rotatable eccentric or cam pivoted on the sash and engaging with said socket, and a handle connected directly with said eccentric or cam, substantially as set fort-h.

A. A fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally com prising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be lsecured `to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf comprising a guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf, a sash guide plate adapted to be secured to the sash and cooperating with the hinge plate and a rotatable eccentric or cam pivoted on the sash guide plate and engaging with a seat on the hinge guide plate, substantially as set forth. i

5. A fixture for windows havinga sash which is mounted in the frame to niove vertically and also swing horizontally comprising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf comprising a guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf at right angles thereto, a sash guide plate adapted to be secured to the sash and cooperate with the hinge guide plate, and an eccentric or cam pivoted on the sash guide plate and engaging with a seat on the hinge guide plate, substantially as set forth.

G. A .fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally comprising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf con'iprising a guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf, a pair of guide plates adapted to be secured to the sash and form a guideway bet-Ween them which receives the hinge guide plate, and an eccentric or cam pivoted on said sash guide plates and engaging with a seat on the hinge guide plate, substantially as set forth.

7. A fixture for windows having a. sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally comprising a hinge having` a fixed leaf adapted to be 'secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf comprising a. guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf, a pair of guide plates adapted to be secured to the sash and form a guideway between them which receives the hinge guide plate, a guide rib arrangedon one of the sash guide plates and engaging with a groove in the sash guide plate, and an eccentric or cam pivot-ed on said sash guide plates and engaging with a` seat on the hinge guide plate, substantially as set forth.

8. A fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally comprising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf comprising a guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf, a pair of guide plates adapted to be secured to the sash and form a guideway between them which receives the hinge guide plate, and an eccentric or cam engaging with a seat on said hinge guide plate and provided on opposite sides with trunnions which are journaled in bearings on the sash guide plates, substantially as set forth.

9. A fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move ver tically and also swing horizontally compris ing a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf comprising a guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf and hav ing a seat, a guide plate adapted to be secured to the sash and having a bearing, a rotatable eccentric or cam engaging with said seat and journaled in said bearing and having a lfiat sided socket, and a handle having a fiat sided shank engaging with said socket, substantially as set forth.

10. A fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally comprising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf comprising a guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf and having a seat, a guide plate adapted to be secured to the sash and having a bearing, a

rotatable eccentric or cam engaging with said seat and journaled in said bearing and having a flat sided socket which opens through one side ofthe same, and a handle having a flat sided shank which is arranged in said socket, substantially as set forth.

ll. A fixture for windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally comprising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected with the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable leaf comprising a guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf and having a seat, a guide plate adapted to be secured to the sash and having a bearing, a rotatable eccentric or cam engaging with said seat and journaled in said bearing and having a flat sided socket, a handle having a fiat sided shank engaging with said socket, and a retaining plate adapted to be secured to the .sash and arranged between opposing shoulders on the handle and shank, substantially as set forth.

12. A iXturefor Windows having a sash which is mounted in the frame to move vertically and also swing horizontally comprising a hinge having a fixed leaf adapted to be secured to the frame and a movable leaf adapted to be connected With the sash, and means for raising and lowering the sash on said movable lea-f comprising a guide plate arranged on the movable hinge leaf and having a seat, a guide plate adapted to be secured to the sash and having a bearing, a

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rotatable eccentric or cam engaging with said seat and journaled in .said bearing and having a Hat sided socket, a flat sided shank engaging its inner end with said socket and having a shoulder at its outer end, a handle connected With said shank and having a shoulder opposite that of the shank, and a retaining plate adapted to be attached to the sash and provided With an opening which receives the hub of said handle between the shoulders of the latter and the shank, substantially as set forth.

Witness my hand this 19th day of July,

CLINTON D. TABOR. Witnesses:

ALBERT G. SGHRAFFT, GEORGE SWEZEY. 

